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Expect reactive carbon steel surfaces to develop a dark patina quickly with regular use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $87 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $72.
Sukenari Yasuki Steel Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 180mm Japanese Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$120
Estimated worth
$170
$145 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $143
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Carbon steel develops a protective patina over time and requires prompt drying after use. Against the $170 that Sukenari (per the title) typically brings by its researched range, the $120 asking reads cheap.
Sukenari Deba Japanese Kitchen Knife Single bevel 225mm / 400mm Used
deba · 225 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$187
$230 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $170
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Single bevel carbon steel requires careful waterstone alignment on the flat ura side to maintain proper geometry. Sukenari (per the title) at $170 is in line with its market, roughly $187 typical by its researched range.
Seki Tsubazo Japanese Chef Knife Koideba 105mm White Wood Used
deba · 105 mm · carbon
Asking
$129
Estimated worth
$120
$154 with shipping
0.9× the asking price · floor $104
estimated range
identified, below our alert bar
Used carbon steel requires careful rust prevention and regular oiling despite its patina. The $129 asking sits close to the $120 that Kanetsune typically brings by its researched range.
Yusei Western Deba Knife 240mm Molybdenum New Used Condition
deba · 240 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$236
Estimated worth
$219
$274 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $159
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single uniform alloy layer. At $236 this Sukenari trades right around its $219 norm by its researched range.
Japanese Fuguhiki Knife 280mm ふぐ引 Sukenari 佑成 Honyaki 本燒 ultra Thin and Sharp
fuguhiki · 280 mm · carbon
Asking
$699
Estimated worth
$296
$711 with shipping
~0.4× the asking price · floor $215
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
The ultra-thin profile and honyaki carbon construction of a fuguhiki demand extreme care to avoid chipping on hard ingredients. The seller wants $699 where Sukenari typically sees $296 by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina development on this reactive carbon steel edge during initial kitchen use. $111 lands within the normal $112 range for Motokane across 5 comparable asks.
Expect rapid patina formation along the exposed carbon steel edge and bevel during initial use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $90 across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $89.
Expect reactive carbon staining along the bevel and kurouchi flats during initial use until a stable patina develops. Market rate, more or less: $122 asked against the $121 that Motokane usually sees by its researched range.
Expect quick patina development on the reactive carbon edge of this laminated blade. $256 lands within the normal $256 range for Motokane across 5 comparable asks.
Expect reactive patina formation quickly along the exposed carbon core edge during vegetable prep. The $256 asking sits close to the $256 that Motokane typically brings by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during initial kitchen use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $128 by its researched range and this lists at $144.
Patina will develop rapidly across the exposed carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane (per the title) runs about $260 by its researched range, and this asks $289.
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge, which protects the steel once stabilized. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $119 across 7 comparable asks and this lists at $124.
Patina will develop rapidly across the reactive carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $272 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $328.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during early use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $61 by its researched range and this lists at $68.
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon core within weeks of regular food preparation. At $68 this Motokane trades right around its $62 norm by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina development on this bare carbon edge during initial use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $65 by its researched range and this lists at $79.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during early use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $62 by its researched range, and this asks $83.
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon edge during first use, requiring careful wiping and drying to prevent unwanted rust. Against a $69 norm by its researched range, the $102 on this Motokane is optimistic.
Expect reactive carbon patina to form quickly along the primary bevel during initial use. Against a $119 norm across 11 comparable asks, the $308 on this Motokane (per the title) is optimistic.
Expect rapid patina development on this reactive carbon core steel during early use. The $78 asking runs ahead of the roughly $45 that Motokane normally brings by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon edge, demanding immediate wiping and drying during prep to prevent active rust. Against a $100 norm across 9 comparable asks, the $287 on this Motokane is optimistic.
